Perkins Financial Assistance
Perkins financial assistance is distributed for enrolled Blinn students majoring in a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Students must complete the Perkins Interest Assistance Application during the application dates to be eligible for assistance consideration. Students must reapply each semester they wish to receive financial assistance.
We will review submissions on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Anthony Garcia at anthony.garcia@blinn.edu.
Who is eligible for Perkins financial assistance?
To be eligible for Perkins assistance, a student must meet the following requirements:- Majoring in a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree or taking prerequisites to enter a health sciences program. View the entire list of AAS degree and certificate plans here.
- Enrolled in at least six credit hours in the fall or spring semesters and a minimum of three credit hours in any summer term.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).
- Have an active Blinn student email address.
- To be considered, students must identify as one of the following categories:
- Disabled: physical, academic, or mental disability documentation must be on file with the Blinn Office of Disability Services
- Economically Disadvantaged: also receives Pell Grant, WIOA, AFDC, food stamps, Texas Public Education Grant, or proof of income below the poverty level
- ESL (English as a second language): must be enrolled in ESL courses at Blinn
- Homeless individuals
- Nontraditional field of study (refer to list below)
- Out-of-workforce individuals
- Single parent or single pregnant woman
- Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
- Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
Types of assistance
- Textbook
- Licensure Exams
- Supplies and Equipment
- Parking Permits
- Transportation
Nontraditional Genders by Majors
Accounting – Males
- Accounting AAS Degree
- Accounting Technology Certificate
Associate Degree Nursing – Males
- Nursing AAS Degree
- Pre-Associate Degree Nursing
- LVN-Transition Option AAS Degree
- Pre-LVN Transition Option
- Paramedic-to-RN Transition AAS
- Pre Paramedic-to-RN Transition
Business Administration & Management - Females
- Business Administration & Management AAS Degree
- Occupational Skills Award in Business Management
Criminal Justice – Females
- Criminal Justice Technology AAS Degree
- Law Enforcement Technology AAS Degree (Includes Police Academy)
- Basic Peace Officer Academy Certificate
- OSA in Criminal Justice
- OSA in Judicial Practices
Dental Hygiene – Males
- Dental Hygiene AAS Degree
- Pre-Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood Education – Males
- Early Childhood Education AAS Degree
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- OSA in Early Childhood
- OSA in Early Childhood Education Administration
Fire Science – Females
- Fire Science Technology AAS Degree (Includes Fire Academy)
- Fire Science Technology Certificate (Includes Fire Academy)
- Fire Safety and Health AAS Degree
Health Information Technology – Males
- Health Information Technology AAS Degree
- Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certificate
- Medical Office Assistant Certificate
- OSA in Health Information
Information Technology – Females
- Cloud Computing AAS Degree
- Cloud Computing Certificate Level II
- Cybersecurity AAS Degree
- Cybersecurity Certificate Level II
- Information Technology Administrator AAS Degree
- Microsoft Specialist Certificate
- Linux Specialist Certificate
- OSA in Computer Information Technology
Legal Assistant – Males
- Legal Assistant (Paralegal) AAS Degree
- Legal Office Certificate
- OSA in Mediation
Mechatronics Program – Males
- Mechatronics AAS Degree
- Mechatronics Certificate Level I
- Mechatronics Certificate Level II
- OSA in Mechatronics
Physical Therapist Assistant – Males
- Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree
- Pre Physical Therapist Assistant
Simulation and Game Programming – Females
- Simulation and Game Programming AAS Degree
- Simulation and Game Content Creation Certificate Level I
- Simulation and Game Programming Certificate Level I
- Game and Simulation Development Certificate Level II
- OSA in Simulation and Game Programming
Surgical Technology – Males
- Surgical Technology AAS Degree
- Pre-Surgical Technology
Trades and Applied Technology - Females
- Carpentry AAS Degree
- Carpentry Certificate Level I
- Carpentry Certificate Level II
- OSA in Carpentry
- Construction Management AAS Degree
- Construction Management Certificate Level I
- Construction Management Certificate Level II
- OSA in Construction Management
- Facility Maintenance AAS Degree
- Facility Maintenance Certificate Level I
- Facility Maintenance Certificate Level II
- OSA in Facility Maintenance
- HVAC AAS Degree
- HVAC Certificate Level I
- HVAC Certificate Level II
- OSA in HVAC
Veterinary Technology – Males
- Veterinary Technology AAS Degree
Vocational Nursing – Males
- Vocational Nursing Certificate
- Pre-Vocational Nursing
- OSA in Nurse Aide
Welding Technology – Females
- Welding Technology AAS Degree
- Basic Welding Certificate – Level I
- Welding Fundamentals Certificate – Level II
- OSA in Manufacturing Technician
- OSA in Welding Shop Floor Hand